Paul J. Larsen

Paul was born Sept. 25, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio. He lived in Arizona and California as a child and graduated from high school in Lodi, Calif. He later served in the U.S. Marine Corp in Vietnam. He was wounded in action and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal.

Paul was employed as an electrician at General Mills in Lodi, and retired from there. He moved to Manistique in July of 1999, from Lodi, and worked as an electrician at Carmeuse-Port Inland in Gulliver, Mich. He retired from there also.

He was a member of the Schoolcraft County V.F.W. Post No. 4420 of Manistique, Manistique Elks Club, Manistique Moose Club and Manistique Eagles Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and also playing cards, especially euchre and cribbage.

Paul enjoyed his time with others and had an infectious laugh. He was a very kind and generous person and he would do anything for you. He was well respected to many.

He was preceded in death by his mother Marilyn Seibel; sister, Luwana Zeer; and grandson, Michael Paul Larsen.

Paul will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held from 1:30- 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Messier-Broullire Funeral Home in Manistique. A veteran’s memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., with memorial service to follow at 3:30 p.m. Reverend David Hueter will officiate.

A time of continued sharing and refreshments will immediately follow at Manistique Moose Lodge.